Kristin's practice is general litigation, with a concentration in employment law. She is experienced in handling all stages of employment matters, and in addition to representing employers in all stages of administrative and legal proceedings, she counsels employers on drafting employee handbooks, contracts, non-compete agreements, and general employment policies and procedures. She also advises employers on issues involving unemployment compensation, employee discipline, employee benefits and ERISA compliance, employee compensation under wage and hour laws, affirmative action concerns, compliance with federal and state employment discrimination laws, workers' compensation, and other employment-related matters. In addition, she is a lecturer on employment-related issues for employers and human resources professionals. In 2008, Kristin was selected by one of her clients for inclusion in Fortune Magazine's "Go-To Law Firms of the World's Leading Companies" in the area of Labor & Employment Law. She was also selected for inclusion as a "Rising Star" in the 2010 and 2012 editions of Alabama Super Lawyers.
Kristin is a native of Mobile, Alabama who went on to obtain a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology, cum laude, from Loyola University New Orleans in 1999 and a Juris Doctorate, cum laude, from the University of Alabama School of Law in 2002. While in law school, Kristin was the Lead Articles Editor of the Law & Psychology Review and a member of the John A. Campbell Moot Court Board.
Kristin is a member of the Alabama, Florida and Mississippi Bars, and is admitted to practice before all state and federal courts in those states.
Memberships & Bar Associations
Mississippi Bar Association
Alabama State Bar
The Florida Bar
American Bar Association